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Highland Reckodek LOCAL M EWsT^ PEKISONAL Brief Items of Interest to Hom* Folks About Their Friends Ami Acquaintances. Mrs Phoehe S wad lev of Winder? pool is visiting Mrs L S Dickenson L H Stephenson made a trip tc Richmond this week. Mr W A Sipe ami daughter Mia* Cora Sipe are on a trip to the Val ley. ? Hominy rolled, flake, and grit* at Bishop's. Dr and MrsN A Whitelaw spent Monday in town with friends. Col D V Ruckman and wife are spending a month with Roanoke relatives. J Trimble Esq. has been cour plaining some this week. Ginghams, madras and percales, Plenty of new pattern* at Shreekhise & Bear. Mr Tobe McClintic of the River spent Tuesday night with his sis? ter, Mrs W P Campbell. Mr and Mrs John YV Simmons were up recently. Sap Spouts aud Bucket*??at V B Bishop & Co's. Mr Ambe Winier of the Bottom called while here Friday, last. Mr W S Chew of Grundy Center Iowa, arrived here Friday and i> visiting Crabbottom relatives. If we have what vou want in Furs or Cloaks, you can buy them at your own price. Shreekhise & Bear. ,1 Lsntford & Sons have some? thing of special interest to tell yon about overcoats and winter cloth? ing. It will pay you to call and iee about it. No rubber necks, but a good line of rubber boots and shoes at .J Lunsford & Sons, also foot wear for lumbermen. In renewing his subscription t< the Recorder Mr S R Bird of Ire land, W Va. asks what has become ol the Mill Gap and Val lev Ceutei people that he hears so sparingh from them through the columus ul the paper. Percales, ginghams and madra: are arriving in solid case lots at Shreck lii>e & Bear Rev R L Eutsler will preach nex Sunday, Feb. 2, at Rehoboth at ll a. m. and at Green Hill at 3 p. rn Valentine season is almost hen ?see the line at Bebop's Mr Wm Corbett and Mr Kroebe of the Riyer. have purchase through Messrs J Lunsford & Son? un engine and saw mill, W li iel -they are moving from the Ho Springs this week. Mr P K Kra mer is assisting with his team. Mr aud Mrs Charles Horst o Culpeper county arrived here Tues day and will spend sometime witl Mrs Borst's sister, Mrs Amandi Campbell and other relatives. Mr George Colaw and son of St Creek were here Monday securin* buckets for the sugar making busi ness. Blankets and comforts at cost a Shreekhise & Bear. Mrs Henry Arbogast of Crabbot tom, after visiting her brother, S Sulleuberger, is now spending th week with Monterey relatives. As bad as we hated to give bin up Mr C C Hansel left us Monday He will remain at his home at Mc Dowell for a short while, afte which he will travel fair the Deer ing Co. Mr Samper Gibson ha his place at J S Gibson & Co's. Why not do your spring tewinj now? We can furnish vou witl any thing in wash goods or em broideries. Shreekhise & Bear A hennery, a 'possomery. a water mellon pate bery and a razor factor may soon be added to the list o attractions at the White House Washington, D. C. Mr Paris Johnston and famil are boarding at the Dunmore bette Anything in winter goods cai be bought at first cost of Shreekhise & Bear. Mr C C Arbogast is erecting windmill for hip brother E M Ar bogust Esq , at Marl in ton. It is *'nip and tuck11 as to whicl will hold out the longer, the pres ent coasting snow or the trouse seats of the Monterey youngster* the odds are against the latte!. Later?Both are temporarily ou of business for reinforcements. Girl Wanted?A good home fo n girl as housekeeper, no waahtof or cooking to do?small famih and good wages. Apply to M Summerfield, or Palais Roval Staunton, Va. 3 A full line of wash goods foi spring are being shown bv Shreekhise & Bear. Last Friday night two sled load: \ of voung folks started out for tin Highland High School to be pres ent at the joint debute given b] the literary society, (jue eled?th double header?made it as far a Hightown store but the other om retraced its tracks from the top o the mountain. Even then the **we small boura" hud already come. From the Blue Grass Valley. Crabbottom, Jan. 20.?We are having plenty of snow and chilly weather, still the happy youths en? joy it. as an excellent time fof sleighing and love making. The farmers are all busy feeding and preparing to make their owu sugar this season. Many of them will not be beholding to the sugar trust magnates for their supplies. Jas. Winier, Esq. of this place I has gone into the blacksmith busi? ness at New Hampden. Mr Cornelius Winier who has been much complaining this win? ter, is able to be out again. , "WW was in town Saturday ?Swapping'1 jokes and prophesying with his friends about the weather and the railroad, and the success of the Highland politicians, this fall. If our Monterey friends emly read their almanacs they will readily see that as sure as the ground-hog sees his shadow, so sure we will get the railroad and be elected? Mr Luther Hammer left la*t Monda? for the West. Mrs S W Sterrett and Mrs Gum were visiting the writer one dav list week and on their return home ernie very nearly having a run? away. One of the shafts came loose from the buggy and dropped down, and before the buggy and horse could he stopped they came very near going over the bank into the run. Mrs Sterrett is avery pleasant talker and kind estimable lady and knows just how to entertain her friends, so we are always pleased to have her with us. Mr A Le* Winier the watch maker and jeweler has bought the property of Mr LA Harold and will soon go into the hotel busi? ness. Mr Harold expects to move to Kansas, this spring. Mrs Lottie Newman, formerly a verv popular dressmaker of the city of Staunton expects to open up a millinery and dressmaking business at this pl.-.c* in the near future. There is a great deal oi sickness in the community. There has been so much com? plaint lately, of the schools and the tree school system, that a petition has been circulated and forwarded to our Representatives to pass a law authorizing the Board of Su? pervisors to increase the county or district school lew from ten per cent, to twenty per cent, to be used exclusively to increase the pay of teachers. Some good people say taxes are high enough while others think we have enough money to run the schools if prop? erly used. Both possibly are near? ly right, but we must confess with shamefaced ness that the schools are now a little better than none at all. Why not increase the levy an.1 lajse sufficient money to run our schools properly; for every dollar put in a boy's head is worth more to him now thau an hundred dol? lars of real or personal property left him as an inheritance. The Constitution (if our memory seryes us right) makes it mandatory on the Board to prepare au itemized aceeiiuit for publication ot every dollar authorized to be paid out by the county treasurer each year, Why this hasn't been done before we are unable to answer. Wise. The Secret of Long Life Consists in keeping all the main or? gans of the body in healthy, regular ac? tion, and in quickly destroying deadly . I disease germs. Electric Bitters regulate [stomach, liver and kidneys, purify the ' i blood, and give a splendid appetite. They ;: work wonders in curing kidney trou? bles, female complaint*, nervous disease?, j constipation, dyspepsia, and malaria. Vigorous health and strength always fol? low their ute. e)niy 50c, guaranteed by K ll Trimble, druggist. Pine Grove Topics Jan. 21, 1903. We have a few cases of scarlet fever. Mr H H Pallin from near Valley Mills is visiting friends ou the riyer this week. Mr C R Carpenter made a busi? ness trip to Rocky Ridge this week. Mr Edward McClintic visited friends at Pine Grove Sunday. v^ Mr Dave Palmer who was very badly injured bv falling from his ? horse a few days a go we are glad to say is able to be out again. Mr W W Woodzell visited friends iit ll ive ly this week. Mr. Dennis Gum was a pleasant caller at Mr G G GutshalTs last Sunday. We think there is going to be a J change in the weather, as Old | Slasher was neit seen at the maple on the hill last Sunday. Mr Ira Gutshall has moved in his new house. Messrs Echard and Palmer are ice harvesting this week. V Revs Heironitnous and Brown are conducting a protracted meeting at Vanderpool. Our school is progressing nicely tinder the management of Mr Chas Cobb with 49 pupils enrolled. Tney seem to be working earnestly and are very attentive. Mountain Girls. Heads Should Never Ache I Never endure this trouble. Use at once tlie remedy that stopped it for Mrs. ?.N A Webster, of Winnie, Va.,?she i writes 'Dr King's New Life Pills wliolly ? curtd me of sick headaches 1 had suffer? ed from for two years," Cure headache, ? constipation, biliousness. 25c at K II Trimble drug store. Thank You. Mr Editor: Please allow us space in the columns of yeiur valuable paper to speak of an oyster supper given for the benefit of the A. M. E. church on Jan. 22, 1903 which was quite a suecess. and we thank the white people for patronizing us, and for lither assistance rendered the church. Committee. Who Can Answer? Mr Editor:?Can any one arise and state why no warrant was issued for.the fiend who threw the little innocent.and defenseless kit? ten into the almost red-hot King Heater at the Commercial Hotel on last court day, when it is known that there were at least two eye witnesses to the atrocious and blood-curdling crime? It is certainly a matter for the next grand jury. Indignant citizen. The C. W. and Wabash A recent issue of the Manufac? turers Record reports the follow? ing: "We understand that the Wabash system has acquired the U & W railway and persons expect to see it constructed through Poca? hontas county this year.?J C Coop ?r of Petersburg is reported to be -securing rights of way at Glouces? ter Pi.int for the Chisapeake Wes? tern Railway. De Witt Smith is president, 141 Broadway, New York;' The Upper BuHpasture Lynn Kock, Jan. 26.- We still have plenty of snow. The ground has been covered since Christmas, but is not deep enough for good ?deigning. Mrs J B Vess of Bath is visiting Mrs J T Botkin. The western fever has taken hold njt some of our young men. S. T. Simmons went to Illinois on the 12th and several more are talking :?f going in March. We will be sorrv to lose them. Since the game law has stopped the killing of feathered game our champion hunter' Billie Yarner Jr. has gone to trapping. It must have been colder in Po? cahontas than it was here. I heard an engineer say that he made n firp in his eugine and went to his breakfast, and when he went back the smoke had frozen in the smoke stack. Uriah Losh has gone to North River g;.p to do some logging. Misrnon. The Lower Bullpasture New Salem, Jan. 20?The weath? er has been extremely cold for two weeks or more. Mrs Graham, who has been quite ill, we are glad to sav is improving. Mr Wm Hidy, was u\ our midst last Sunday. Mr. Robert Hicklin made a fly? ing trip to Stunton last week. Miss Fannie Helms was the guest of the Misses Vance Saturday and Sunday. Mr Byron Bradshaw spent Sun? day at home. Miss Annie McNulty is visiting at Cloyer Creek this week. Mr R E Wiseman returned from Staunton Saturday. The social given on Saturday evening by Mr. Lou Shumate was quite a success, and enjoyed by all. The invited guests were Misses Anna, Maud, Lula, and Ruby Nick? lin, Mitrv Bishop, Minnie Ervine and Manda Pallin. Messrs Clarence, Jesse, William, Frank, Thomas, Richard and Arch Hicklin. Mr and Mrs Jenkins, Frank Lockridge and Raleigh Campbell. Sweet Marie. From West Virginia Huttonsyille, Jan. 22?Court haying begun at Elkins today everybody is on the move. Messrs J B and Kent Van pelt re? cently returned from a visit to Ohio, Jacob Webb, of Shenandoah county, Va., while moving lumber on the mill of the Fitzgerald Lum? ber Company about a mile south* east of here fell today, a piece of lumber falling on him killing him instantly. Oscar Bird of Doe Hill, Va., was in town today. Perry Vanpelt is talking of erect? ing a barber shop in town. J H McCarthy is shipping a good supply of pulp wood this week. D H Morgan is still collecting relics. Any one having any of same l'> dispose of will please call at his office. F W Brown is talking of selling his feed store and going to Beling ton. A W Zmn is talking of moving his planing mill to Mill Creek. Tlie noise will be greatly missed. Rabbit hunting and skating is sport these cold days. Saloons will soon be here?won? der how long they'll stay. Reuben Currence of Lee Bell who cut his knee some time ago is slowly improving. Big Shooting match today. Let us hear from Lynn Rock again. Dynamite. Two Horses For Salo One black horse, 4 years old, work any place. One iron gray 3 years old, moves well. Apply to A. V. Wimer^Crabbottom. A Revolting Act Who would haye supposed that there could have been found in the county of Highland a man who would deliberately take a playful, little kitten and drop it into a king heater stoye, on to a bed of coals and allow it to remain-there, siuge inn and f'*.yi,l2' nn^' burned be? yond recognition and to an extent fhat it would have to be kille*d to be put out of its misery? No one would have supposed that such a mau could be found within the limits of the county, but such is the case for the act as outlined above teiok place at the Commercial1 Hotel on last court day, and it is with profound sorrow and regret that we make mention of it. At tho time the heathenish pro? ceeding took place their were sev? eral persons in the room, and it may take a legal investigation t( determine the guilty party or par? ties, but that the little kitten was purposely thrown in the stove and horribly burned, is none the less true, and one or more of the parties present are responsible for Hie crime. That full and Sufficient answer shall be made uy the guilty, is de? manded by a justly indignant public. A proceeding so barberoos, with out a single extenuating feature to rob it of at least ii portion of its heinousness, to simply be winked at and sallowed to pass would re? flect great discredit to the county. Has a franc man, who would de? liberately and willful] subject u dumb brute to such torture, a heart? If so, of what does it consist? Doo Hil Doings. Jan. 27, 1903. At midnight there was a cry made. ''Behold the Bridegroom cometh, go ye out to meet Him.11 This call came hist Friday night, at mid night, to one of our most valued and useful citizens. Mr Sam? uel Hoover of this place, and though the ca'l carne suddenly, sad somewhat unexpectedly, we believe lie Wiis ready. He had been in de? clining health for two or three years, and his friends realized, that it was "the beginning of the end,11 yet they were not prepared for it, as none of us are, and it was a great shock to them. The immed? iate cause of his death was organic heart trouble. He will be greatly missed, not only by his family, but by all. He was a kind, and obliging neighbor, often disobliging himself to accom? modate a friend. He had been a member of the Methodist church a number of years, and though not demonstratiye, led a quiet, consis? tent christian life. He was buried from the church at this place, on last Sunday morning; funeral ser? vices conducted by his pastor, Rey. If. P. Weikle ami was followed to his last resting place, in the Doe Hill cemetery, by a host of friends and relatives, and as the brown earth was covered with a mantle of purity, may the mantle of God's grace fall upon the bereaved ones, and heal the hearts that have been tom and rent by this afflic? tion. ^ We regret to report the death of another citizen of the Cowpas ture, Mr Henry Ervine, which oc? curred this morning at 0 o'clock. Paralzsis was the cause of his death. Mrs Jared Hiner, was taken very ill yesterday, but are glad to say is some better today. Air James Wilson, a former resi? dent of this county, but now Hying in Illinois is yisting his mother, Mrs T Price, and other friends of this county. Occasional, Doe Hill, Jan. 26?Mrs Berlin Fleisher of McDowell after spend? ing a week with her parents re? turned home Saturday accompanied by her father. Mr Tenn Kexrode is in our midst o^top-dng for tiie sale of fruit tr^w. There was a charitable wood saw? ing today, for Miss Sarah Dalton, in Mr Janies Blaggs woodland to ii is surprise. Goslin -?-?-. Public Sale As Trustee in deed of trust exe? cuted to me by J F Wamsley, and recorded in the Highland county clerk's office, I will on Thursday, Feb. 19, 1903, at 10 o'clock, at Star Hotel, Monterey, Va, offer for sale, publicly, the following property: 1 blooded' cow, 1 pair buggy harness, 1 set double harness and halters, 1 hilgay, wood and hay ladders. All his household and kitchen furniture, consisting of bed room suits, bedding, stoves, dishes, etc. Terms, all sums less than five dollars, cash, all sums over five dollars a credit of 4 months with negotiable paper well endorsed. S. B. Sieg, Trustee. Sale at McDowell I will sell at public auction on Saturday, January 31st, 1903, be? tween two and three e/clock, one buggy and harness and a few other small articles. Terms: Amounts of |5 and Morer cash, over $5 note at 4 or 0 months with approved ! security. E J Maloy. For Rev J C Johnson. Rev 5 5 Ryder Dead Rev Steuart S Ryder died of pneumonia, at his home near Mt. irove, in Bath county, on last Saturday, aged 79 years and 7 nonths. On Monday the remains were irougbt to Green Hill church by indertsker H F Slaven, of Monte* ?ey. where a service was held, that i\as attended by rive hundred per? mits, conducted by the pastor of he deceased, Rey Mr Richardson, Elev K L Eutsler and Kev H T Jeyronimous. After this inter nent was made near the grave of a sister of Mr Ryder, Mrs George ?ird. Mt Ryder leaves no children, but i wife, one brother?Aaron tty der if Frost, W. Va.?and two or three crothers in the West. For forty years, perhaps, Mr Ry ler had been a minister of the gos >e|. a part of that time having >een spent in theregulrr service of he Baltimore conference of the M ? Church, South. Our older read* irs will remember the time when ie was engaged in the acliye min stry iu this county. In this rela? id! and as local minister, tie has io doubt been the means of aecotn ilisliiug much good. Mr Ryder's first wife was daugh? ter of Andrew Lockridge, late of Jacksons riyer, and tlie one who mrvives him was Miss Lizzie Hick? man. He was boru at the old Light ier homestead near Valley Outer, low owned by Mr Anthony Light ler. From Pinckiiey. Jan. 27, 1903. The sick are getting better. Mr Taylor Townsend of Back .Vee!; was iii our midst Wednesday. Mr J P liiner is on a trip to W. Va. We are glad to say Master Donald r'ruitt is convalescing after a long il ness. Mr J Hull K ram ar made a flying .rip through our little villa recent y. Mr Edward Lyle spent Friday light with Mr F'B Gardner. Mr H B Gardner is home from iain p. Tl'.e Sunny Point school is pro? gressing vei y nicely under tiie nanagemeut of Mr W T Gwin. VIr Gwin is teaching one of the jest schools that has ever been .aught iit this place. Rey Brown preached ii very in cresting sermon at Wesley Chapel Sunday night the 18th. We were glad to see Mr (J li as. Stephenson's smiling f.ice at Pink ley Sunday. Mr P K Kramer spent Saturday md Sunday with friends on the iver. Mr Kramer was on his way ;o the Hot Springs. Crazy Bill. New Century Comfort Millions are daily finding a world of jomfort in Ihicklen's Arnica Salve. It eilis pain from burns, scalds, cuts.bruhcs; :onqueis ulcers and fever sores; cures iroptions. ''alt rheum, boils and felons; ernoves corns and warts. JJest pile cure ni earth. Only 23c at K ll Trimbles' irug store. Too Late. If you lose your watch, your ?iug or your pocket-book, there is i chance of its being recovered. If sot, you can replace ..it. It is not :fns way with your Eyesight. If mat is lost, it is lout forever. You san not obtain a duplicate. Every ly mp tom of eye strain is a waru? ng from nature that you are doing i permanent injury. Every time that you read until your heahaches, i'ou are making your condition just that much worse. If your syce tire easily, they need atten? tion. Forcing them to work with? out help will positively break them lown. By using glasses now, you will keep your eyes strong and well. If you wait too long, you will have to wear glasses every minute and even then your vision will be unsatisfactory. "A stitch in. time saves nine." H. L. LANG. SCIENTIFIC OPTICAL. Staunton, Va. Women as Well as Men Are Made Miserable by Kidney Trouble. JJ Kidney trouble preys upon the mind, dis? courages and lessens ambition; beauty, vigor and cheerfulness soon disappear when the kid? neys are out of order or diseased. Kidney trouble has become so prevalent that it is not uncommon for a child to be born j? afflicted with weak kid =-' neys. If the child urin? ates too often, if the urine scalds the flesh or if, when the child reaches an age when it should be able to control the passage, it is yet afflicted with bed-wetting, depend upon it. the cause of the difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first step should be towards the treatment of these important organs. This unpleasant trouble is due to a diseased condition of the kidneys and bladder and not to a habit as most people suppose. Women as well as men are made mis? erable with kidney and bladder trouble, and both need the same great remedy. The mild and the immediate effect of Swamp-Root is soon realized. by druggists, in fifty cent and one dollar sizes. You may have a sample bottle by mai' free, also pamphlet tell- Home of swauip-uoot. ing all about it, including many of the thousands of testimonial letters received from sufferers cured. In writing Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y., be sure and mention this paper. Don't make any mistake, hut remem? ber the name, Swamp-Root, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Koot, and the address, Bingham? ton, a. Y., ou eveiy boitlu I believe I can save you some $ $ $H, if you Will buy your shoes from me. I know I ea n cl ress y o u ve fee t inj elegance and ~~T- ^ ^^tf *-3i95?5 jurf-i-*********^ comfort unsurpassed, if you let me. LTry me ?viii you? Trunks, Suit Cases, Bags and relescopes, A. Lee Knowles Shoe Co. ll W. Mainstreet Staunton, Va. t You Insure loir Life Too? Your neighbors insurance won't directly benefit you or jour loyjd ones. We insure our buildings against loss by fire, and yet they may never bura lown. We are insuring against a Remote Possibility. If we don't hum out, the uoney we pay out never comes back to us or ours. Yet the satisfaction of being hus Protected we consider worth the cost. When we insure our lives we insure against an absolute certainty;?we must lie, though our buildings may never hum down, If we do not die before tbe end ?f the paying period, and want no further protection we can get back in a lump tun ali we paid out in small yearly payments that we did not miss so much besides laying had ono loved ones protecteti all tlie while. .Most of tlie best thinking men of the world carry insurance on their liyes. Don't wait till next spring o; next fall but INSURE NOW, before grip or meumonia or some other prevailing winter disease attacks you. TUE UNION CENTRAL, because of its position as set forth in "Ad" of last ew weeks can and does sell good insurance cheaper than any other company doing ?aainess in this county. )rganized 1867. - - - Assets over.$32,000,UC0 Write me, giying birth date and be convince that the does giye the Maximum Protection at the Minimum cost. G. LEE CHEW, Special Agent, Crabbotton, Va. .TPl ST^xnsTTOirsr, "V\a ., Mabished 1872 Incorporated 1884. Begins Its 31st. Session Sept. 2, 1902. No school of the kind can boast of a better record than '?Dunsmore." Ita ratea or tuition and board are less than other Business Colleges and the standard of etching higher. Its students hold good positions in nearly every state and country. Twelve rooms for school purposes with an Auditorium 60x110 feet in size. 210 Students em oiled past session. No guarantee as to position necessary ai his school. There is a place waiting for a full graduate. Send for Catalogue. m O you have any trouble to get every? thing that you want in the drug linet If so remember that we carry a large well assorted stock and will he pleased to receiye your mail orders. We offer the best selected stock in the Valley. Prompt attention to orders. Quality the best to be had. Fair prices. Willson Bros., Wholesale an<j Retail Druggists, Staunton, Va FACTORY LOADED SHOTGUN SHELLS "New Rival" "Leader" "Repeater" ?*a?<s>sTatWsTi*?Ts>?>^^ |fp|F you are looking for reliable shotgun am? munition, the kind thrt shoots where you point your gun, b*.?y Winchester Factory Loaded Shotgun Shells: "Nev Rival," loaded with Black powder; "Leader" and "Repeater," loaded with Smokeless. Insist upon having Winchester Factory Loaded Shells, and accept no others. ALL DEALERS KEcP THEM PUTNAM'S ti MUSIC STORE. ti Q Musical Gifts are Always Appropriate. Q Beautiful Pianos Largest Size. Any wood you wish With or'without the (stringed instrument attachment) $150 UPWARDS. High Top Parlor Organs With Plate Glass Mirror, $25 Upwards A profusion of snrail musical instruments; better values and shorter prices this Christmas thaa ever before. ? - 4c to 70? Jews Harps - - 2c up Flageolets - - - 4c up Banjos (8 inch) - - $140 Banjos (JO inch) - $1 GO up Banjos (ll inch) 24 brack etd Banjo cases Mandolin cases Mandolin cases French Harps Zimmerman's Autoharps $2 40 up Guitars - - - $2 75 up Guitar Cases - - - $1 40 Accordions - - $1 00 |4 00 up j Violins - - - $1 00 up $1 40 Violin cases - ? $1 25 ?2 20 up Music stands 75c $1 40 ? Guitar Mandolins - $0 40 up I Guitar Mandolin cases ll 25 up Steel and copper strings for small stringed instruments one-half price. Combination music stand or rack for floor or table; adjustable desk; complete, .jl.00. Sheet Music halt price, ft ice leather music rolls with nickel buickle, 75? p. Prompt attcntu u given to all mail orders. Satisfaction ^guaranteed to every purchaser. W. W. PUTNAM & Co., Weet "Itn^X